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Celebrate Summer Lovin’: 10 Healthy Date Activities

Sean Duffy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:50:00 +0000

Uh-oh! Like it or not, the final days of Summer are driftin’ away. If you’re looking to take a vacation from your usual workouts, take advantage of the season and carve out some time with your favorite cutie or health-minded pal for a calorie-burning date. Tell me more, tell me more, you say? Here are a few of my favorites activities to cool you off, heat things up, and keep you moving. View Slideshow ›

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A.M. Vitals: Malaria Studies in Mice Raise Hopes of New Treatment

Martin Neumann — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:47:10 +0000

Also: Stem cell legislation in the House; Abbott ends an auction; NYC public hospitals prepare for some changes.

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Wax On and Wax Off to a Better Bod

Sean Duffy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:32 +0000

The dog days of Summer are quickly coming to a close. Before the lingering warm days are gone, I dare you to take advantage of them by washing your car and giving your body a good workout. Last weekend, I busted out a bucket, sponges, a hose, and my waterproof shoes. An hour later, I had a sparkling set of wheels and my guns were ablazin’. If you’re up for it, engage in these steps and add any other tips to the comments! Put some elbow grease into your washing movements with circular motions. Think like Mr. Miyagi . . . wax on, wax off. If you are covering a large side of the car, you can lunge from side to side as you clean and dry the car. When you’re washing the back of the car, add some leg lifts while you swipe with the sponges. When it’s time to clean the wheels, practice your squats – remember they’re not just for the gym anymore. Time for the grill! After drying off the car, prop yourself up on the bumper for a few push-ups.

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6 Reasons Runners Will Love the New iPods

Dr Dreams — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:47:17 +0000

This week’s announcement of new iPods piqued my interest not only as a lover of shiny, new toys, but also as a runner. The two smallest versions, the new iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano, are even more perfect for running (and other exercises). Here’s why: The new Nano is tiny. – At just over 1 1/2 inches wide and just under 1 1/2 inches high, the new Nano is considerably smaller than the previous version – it’s almost half the size! And it also weighs half as much as the previous version. The Shuffle’s buttons are back. – The most recent version of the Shuffle was, in my opinion, a runner’s nightmare. The design was sleek, but there were no buttons on the device itself, making it incredibly difficult to use with any other headphones other than the ones that came with the device. Now, the same familiar circular set of buttons have made a comeback. There are more reasons to love ‘em! Check out the rest after the break.

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How to Sneak Fitness Into the Most Relaxing of Vacations

Dr Dreams — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:30:50 +0000

“Vacations are not meant for fitness.” This quote is from a dear friend of mine; the two of us are driving down the coast for Labor Day. While it’s true that I usually don’t plan my vacations around fitness , I like being active – even when away from home ! But I get it, it’s Labor Day, the last hurrah before Summer ends, and my friend wants nothing but fun in the sun. Since she’s doing all the driving, I’m definitely not going to suggest a yoga session on the beach . But that’s because I have something even better in mind. Instead of framing activities in terms of fitness and exercise, I’ve got a few fun suggestions that will keep her smiling, and me active. Let’s go ride a bike . Riding bikes in the Summer sun can’t be beat, especially when it’s along a beach boardwalk. Once we hit Los Angeles, I’m looking forward to renting a couple of bikes and cruising along the Santa Monica beach boardwalk . Book a spa date . A visit to the spa is not only an indulgent way to hang with a girlfriend, it’s also a great way to relax. Schedule a massage to de-stress, relieve sore muscles, and boost immunity levels. See how we’ll be spending our nights when you read more. Dance the night away . A night out at the club can be super fun, and dancing is a great way to burn calories . Just make sure to keep everything in moderation so you don’t spend the next day nursing a hangover . Make a healthy meal feel indulgent . Before we go, I am researching great spots to dine out that also have a reputation for being healthy or offering local, organic food. My friend will feel like we’re having a decadent meal out, and I’ll still be able to find something on the menu that suits my healthy diet.

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Almost Half of Americans Took a Prescription Drug in Past Month

Dr Joe — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:43:36 +0000

One of every five kids and 9 of 10 older Americans took at least one prescription drug in the previous month, says a survey taken in 2008.

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Reader Input: September Is the Most Important Month

Martin Neumann — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:28 +0000

The OnSugar blog Outside Eye shares reasons why September is an incredibly healthy month. Just in case you were curious, apparently September is: Food Allergy Awareness Month National Yoga Awareness Month (In case there’s anyone out there who isn’t already acutely aware of it) Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (So as not to be sexist) National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month Cholesterol Education Month (Let’s all pledge to learn a little more about cholesterol this month, shall we?) Childhood Cancer Month Reye’s Syndrome Awareness Month (No clue) Ahhh . . . but there’s more. To raise your awareness on all the health issues of September please visit Outside Eye for the rest of the list. And while you’re at it, why not start your own OnSugar blog ?

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Real Alternatives

Dr Dreams — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:40:50 +0000

On any given day, countless patients make the decision to visit a health care professional who practices alternative medicine. Sometimes they do so as an adjunct to the care they’re already receiving from a conventionally trained physician. In other instances, they simply want something different. Hence the term “alternative medicine”. But not every alternative is Related posts: Women’s Health Alternatives Healthy Picnic Alternatives Alternatives for ADHD, Cancer Protection and More

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A Whole Lotta Studies on Small Business and Health Insurance

Dr Joe — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:45 +0000

One new study estimates the percentage of workers at firms with 50 or fewer employees offered health insurance will rise to 86% from 60% after health-care overhaul is implemented.

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It’s National Yoga Month, and That Means Free Yoga!

Martin Neumann — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:30:21 +0000

If you’ve always wanted to achieve Standing Bow pose with grace, now is the time. September is National Yoga Month , and to celebrate, over 1,000 yoga studios nationwide are offering one week of free yoga through October. The hope is to inspire more people to try yoga so they can reap all the physical and emotional benefits of regular practice. All you have to do is sign up on the Yoga Month website for a free week of yoga at any of the participating studios. After choosing a studio, you’ll receive a card in your email, entitling you to a free week of classes; just print it out and bring it to your chosen studio. The one restriction is that you can’t use the pass to get free classes at a studio you’ve already gone to; it’s only for new students. Besides a free week of yoga, many studios will be offering free days of yoga that require no prior registration. There are also multi-day events and music/yoga festivals planned like the Evolve and Evanston music fests.